• Role – Advanced Trainee, Palliative Care, Waikato Hospital
• Advanced Trainee Registrar
• Permanent Fulltime
• Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2026?

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual for the position of Advanced Trainee Registrar within our Palliative Care Service for the 2026 training year. This post offers a unique opportunity for training in Palliative. The RMO will work with a team of senior clinicians, and an advanced trainee. 

The Regional Cancer Centre is associated with a large Tertiary Hospital in Hamilton, and is New Zealand’s second largest cancer treatment facility. You will join a dynamic team of 8 Medical Oncologists, 9 Radiation Oncologists, 10 Haematologists and 4 Palliative Care Physicians managing all aspects of solid tumours and lymphomas.

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About the Team/Service 

Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand’s largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton’s vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

About you

As an Palliative Care Advanced Trainee, you will be………

• Minimum of 3 years of hospital based training in Internal Medicine
• Have completed FRACP part 1 examination, MRCP or equivalent
• Previous experience in Palliative Care, Haematology or Medical Oncology is desirable
• Registered or eligible to work in New Zealand

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 9 June 2025.

For further information, please contact:

Dr Lara Hoskins via email Lara.Hoskins@waikatoDHB.health.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.